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TOM CLONAN
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The Daily Poll
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Tariffs latest
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Question mark now hangs over planned introduction of additional employee sick days as a result of tariffs.
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The minister said anything that impacts the competitiveness of Irish firms will have to be examined.
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u-turn
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The Morning Lead
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St Patrick's Day
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